NEWS FROM THE IALD The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is a global network of lighting design professionals, dedicated to advancing the art and science of quality lighting design. The association has several events and initiatives throughout the year, providing opportunities for members to connect, learn, and grow. The IALD celebrated the launch of its newest region, the Middle East, at Light Middle East in Dubai on January 19th. The event was attended by over 100 people and featured speeches from IALD CEO Christopher Knowlton and Maria Dautant, Senior Associate at HLB Lighting Design. The IALD Middle East chapter currently has six members. Approximately 30 designers attended the event and they are already processing new member applications from the region. One of the most eagerly awaited events is IALD Enlighten Europe, returning to the EU stage from June 30 to July 1, 2023. This lighting design conference will be held at Cafe Moskau in Berlin and is expected to bring together hundreds of industry peers for this event of the year.
would like to be in the Member Spotlight mailing series, you can email your news to the IALD Marketing + Communications department. You may be featured in an upcoming Reflections issue or social media post. IALD has cautioned its members regarding fraudulent phone calls claiming to be from a representative of the IALD “conducting a survey”. These calls are not approved by the association and should be disregarded. Finally, the IALD's committees, teams, and leadership positions are all filled by volunteer members. If you're interested in shaping the future of the association, consider volunteering with the IALD. You can help advance the art and science of quality lighting design and spend time with like-minded individuals. Get involved and bring the light! ■
Another exciting initiative is the IALD's global lighting project, Chasing the Dark. In its 10th year, this event sees the lighting community come together on March 23rd to connect over social media and celebrate the power of light. This year's theme is “Shadow Play”; all are welcome to participate. In addition to IALD Enlighten Europe, the association has several other global events taking place throughout the year, including LightFair 2023 in New York, IALD Enlighten Americas 2023 in Banff, Canada and a project tour in Seattle, WA. The IALD is dedicated to highlighting the achievements of its members. If you have a professional event and
Christopher Knowlton and Maria Dautant announce new Middle East region in Dubai. Image Credit: Randy Reid 68 68
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